Coordinator, Player Health & Safety

Position Title: Coordinator, Player Health & Safety

Department: Football Operations

Status: 8-month contract

Reports to: AVP, Health & Safety and Football Operations

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Application Deadline: April 10th 2026

Company Descripton

The Canadian Football League is Canada's home for professional football. With over a century of rich history and nine member teams across the nation, the CFL provides world-class entertainment and excitement to a passionate and dedicated fan base. A season-long journey of unforgettable moments and must-see-TV broadcasts culminates in Canada’s largest single-day sporting event – the Grey Cup, where the newly crowned champions earn the right to hoist the iconic emblem of Canadian football.

The CFL leads a global movement to grow and modernize the game. The league is committed to a global vision as it connects with fans around the world. It is transforming into a digital-first sports league through an innovative, first-of-its-kind partnership with Genius Sports to maximize fan engagement through data analytics, technological advances, and sports betting.

Just as important as its industry-leading operations, the CFL proudly champions the values on which Canada was built – unity, diversity, inclusion, strength, and service to the community. The league is supportive of all peoples, cultures, and backgrounds, offering a respectful and inclusive working and playing environment, centered on acceptance and understanding. The CFL's successes are measured not only on the field and within its ranks, but also in its unparalleled impact in affecting positive change and bettering Canadian communities and lives.

Position Summary

The Canadian Football League (CFL) is seeking a Coordinator, Health & Safety to support the League’s Health & Safety portfolio on an 8-month contract basis. This role will contribute to the continued advancement of the League’s data-driven approach to player health, safety, and performance sustainability.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Health & Safety and Football Operations, the Coordinator will support injury surveillance, data integrity, policy compliance, and operational execution, with a focus on improving player availability and strengthening league-wide standards.

Key Responsbilities

Injury Data & Reporting

• Support the collection, validation, and auditing of injury data across all CFL Clubs.
• Maintain data integrity within the League’s EMR and reporting systems (e.g., HeadCheck or equivalent platforms).
• Assist in the preparation of regular injury surveillance reports, including KPIs such as Player Games Lost (PGL), incidence rates, and longitudinal trends.
• Identify inconsistencies, gaps, or anomalies in data and coordinate with Clubs to resolve discrepancies.
  
  

Health & Safety Compliance

• Track and monitor Club compliance with League health and safety policies (e.g., certification requirements, reporting timelines).
• Maintain documentation and audit trails aligned with medical-legal standards.
• Support the execution of league-wide compliance initiatives and reporting.
  
  

Research & Performance Tracking

• Contribute to ongoing research initiatives related to injury prevention, equipment, and workload management.
• Assist in synthesizing internal and external research into actionable insights.
• Support analysis of rule changes and operational adjustments on player health, workload, and availability.
  
  

Operational Support

• Assist in the planning and execution of Health & Safety programs, including:
• Annual Medical Meetings
• Training camp education sessions
• In-season operational processes (e.g., injury spotter program coordination)
  

Strategic Project Support

• Provide coordination support for key Health & Safety initiatives (e.g., GPS implementation, EMR enhancements, policy updates)
• Develop trackers, dashboards, and internal tools to improve visibility into health and safety metrics
• Support ongoing enhancements to League health and safety infrastructure
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience (internships included) in sport science, health analytics, or a related environment.
• Certification with the Canadian Athletic Therapist Association preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or similar data tools (experience with visualization tools is an asset).
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage and audit complex datasets.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with medical professionals, administrators, and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in professional or high-performance sport.
• Familiarity with injury surveillance systems or EMRs.
• Understanding of sport-related health and safety protocols.
• Exposure to research methods or applied data analysis.
  
  

Expected Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is $40,000 - $50,000, which includes base pay plus bonuses and variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position and should serve simply as a guide. The specific compensation offered may vary based on factors such as candidate experience, skills, budget, location. Compensation will be prorated based on the duration of the contract.

Other Considerations

Hybrid Model: The incumbent will be required to attend the office in accordance with the CFL Hybrid Work Policy. In addition, you are required to attend meetings and other business events at the office or other venues as business needs dictate.

Work Schedule: Due to the nature of the business, the incumbent must be available and willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.

Travel: As required.

Contact

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The Canadian Football League is an equal opportunity employer, and we are working to create a more diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people living with disabilities and people identifying as LGBTQ2S+.



We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The CFL may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for an interview.

For additional information on the Canadian Football League, please visit our website at www.cfl.ca.